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- Beliefs of the causes of the black death.
- God was angry and sent the plague as a punishment for sins.
- 'Flagellants' in London whip each other and sing hymns to show how sorry they are.
- We need to pray to God to forgive us.
- 1,000s of people are going on pilgrimage to Canterbury, Walsingham and other holy places.
- The plague was passed on from person to person.
- We need to bury or burn the clothes and possessions of the plague victims.
- Do not allow any strangers to enter the village.
- The sick should be forced to leave the village.
- You should not visit anyone with the plague, not even your own farther or son.
- The plague is caused by foul smells in the air 'miasma'.
- Some people burn sweet smelling wood in their houses.
- You should not go near stagnant water, slaughter houses or rubbish heaps.
- You should carry a bunch of herbs and hold it to your nostrils at all times.
- Avoid taking baths that open the pores, for pores are the doorways through which poisonous air can enter the body.
- Evil people deliberately spread the disease.
- Kill all witches. They are to blame for the plague as they are in league with the devil.
- Wipe out the Jews. It is they who plan to wipe out all Christians with poisons which are spreading the disease.
- The plague is caused by and imbalance of the 4 humours.
- Bleeding the patient and applying leeches will draw off excess blood and restore the natural balance of the body.
- Purging with laxatives will rid the body of the bile which is causing disease.
- God was angry and sent the plague as a punishment for sins.
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